Spansion Adds RAM to HyperBusNews & Analysis 3/2/2015 Post a commentCombination of new HyperRAM and HyperFlash connected to a common HyperBus interface reduces pin counts and means smaller packages for use in automotive and Internet of Things devices

Freescale, Cisco, Ciena Give Nod to FD-SOINews & Analysis 3/1/2015 1 commentFreescale, Cisco and Ciena have defied the general skepticism of fully-depleted silicon-on-insulator by revealing their own experience with the process technology, creating expectations that more companies might follow.

Radar Can't Spot Mystery Drones over ParisNews & Analysis 2/26/2015 4 commentsUnidentified drones were spotted in the skies above Paris two nights in a row this week. The French authorities don’t know who is controlling them, the number of drones involved, or even if they were all coordinated.

Mesh Comes to Bluetooth News & Analysis 2/25/2015 6 commentsExpect Bluetooth to add mesh networking technology later this year. The Bluetooth SIG’s fast-track effort is a testament to the groundswell of interest in the technology. But it can also be viewed as a pre-emptive strike against the Thread Group.

5G Horizon Seen at ISSCCNews & Analysis 2/25/2015 3 commentsResearch on 5G is coming to a head as companies prepare to make proposals next year that will shape the next-generation cellular standards, said experts at an ISSCC panel.

LTE IoT Specs Anticipated in ChipsNews & Analysis 2/25/2015 1 commentAltair Semiconductor hopes to drive the machine to machine market toward 4G LTE with two chip sets based on early 3GPP standards. Whether the Internet of Things needs cellular remains to be seen.

5 Trends to Watch at Mobile World CongressNews & Analysis 2/25/2015 4 commentsAnything and everything in the world that demands wireless connectivity – cars, phones, homes, retail transactions, factories, buildings, wearables, public transportation systems, you name it – is descending upon the Mobile World Congress next week in Barcelona.

Parrot Spins Positive on FAA Drone DraftNews & Analysis 2/23/2015 2 commentsWe talked with Yannick Levy, vice president of Parrot (Paris), to find out how the FAA’s draft drone rules are viewed in Europe, and where the focus of the drone debate will move next.

FAA on Drones: Fly But Not That HighNews & Analysis 2/18/2015 12 commentsUnder the FAA’s proposed rules, gone are such antiquated rules as [drone] operators must be “licensed pilots.” Intact are “see and avoid” principles; must fly within line of sight of the operator.

IoT Network Snags $115MNews & Analysis 2/13/2015 5 commentsA $115 million round Sigfox closed to build out its proprietary 900 MHz wide-area network is the latest leap in a race to link the Internet of Things.

Android to Become 'Workhorse' of CybercrimeNews & Analysis 2/13/2015 2 commentsAs of the end of 2014, 16 million mobile devices worldwide have been infected by malicious software, estimated Alcatel-Lucent’s security arm, Motive Security Labs, in its latest security report released Thursday (Feb. 12).

Wearables Don Smart FabricsNews & Analysis 2/12/2015 Post a comment What do musical instruments, car seats, and shoes have in common? Each item benefits from smart fabrics invented by a Berkeley, Calif. company BeBop sensors. BeBop layers printed circuits onto polyester felts, synthetic silks weaves, and spandex of various thickness to create a web of sensors that connected to a sewn-in microcontroller.

IoT Security: The Road AheadNews & Analysis 2/10/2015 1 commentIn the wake of its acquisition of Offspark, an ARM executive responsible for securing Internet of Things products gave his views on the future of IoT security.

Thermoelectric Nanowires to Cool ChipsNews & Analysis 2/9/2015 1 commentResearchers are finding all kinds or novel cooling methods to pull out the heat threatening to melt down chips that run faster than 3-Gz, but by embedding thermoelectric nanowires into the backside of chip Sandia National Labs hopes to continue scaling to higher speeds.

CMOS Image Sensor Market on 10.6% CAGRNews & Analysis 2/2/2015 Post a commentThe rapid uptake of CMOS image sensors in automotive applications has raised the predicted growth rate for a market already transitioning with the rise of the smartphone, according to Yole Developpement.